Helsinki, Finland
“Observe the life of an object: how to use it and for what, how it is made, and how it can be improved. Form is only one of the parts that make up an object. The final product must exceed the sum of its parts.” This is how Teemu Järvi and Heikki Ruoho describe the creative process. They both studied at the Helsinki University of Art and Design. They established their studio in 2003 and won the Ornamo Design Award in 2008.
The Kenno Cardboard child’s chair, made of corrugated cardboard, is stout and can be assembled without glue or other tools. It can be decorated by its little owner until he or she is too old to use it.
The Kasaa Cardboard shelving unit is made of thick, stackable cardboard modules that can be arranged in many combinations. Each unit can be assembled without glue or other tools. The material is recyclable.
With its rounded shapes, the Pumpkin Lamp positions the candle flame right in the center. Its light is warm and welcoming.
The Side Lamp for the bedside provides an evocative light with a transparent acrylic shade. The profile is both classic and, from the front, original.